New Hampshire Practice Permit Test

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Question 1

You have just been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may:

Have to pay a fine

Have your vehicle taken away for 60 days

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You have just been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may:

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Lose your license for up to 18 months

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You have just been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may:

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Question 1 Explanation:

States have enforced strict rules against drink driving. If you get caught, then you get jail time as well as fine for violating the law.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about lap-only seat belts?

They are safest when used in combination with a shoulder belt

They are safer for young children than using shoulder-belts

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Which of the following is true about lap-only seat belts?

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Pregnant women should not wear them unless combined with a shoulder belt

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Which of the following is true about lap-only seat belts?

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Question 2 Explanation:

As its name implies, a “lap-only” seatbelt goes across the occupant’s lap only and does not restrain the upper body. So, they are safer in combination with a shoulder belt.

Question 3

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

Are backing out of a parking space

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Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

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Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead

Are driving much slower than other traffic

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Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

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Question 3 Explanation:

Warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down. A few light taps on the brake pedal to flash the brake lights should warn following drivers. Also, you can use the four-way emergency flashers to alert following drivers when you are driving very slowly or are stopped.

Question 4

There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

Slow down before crossing

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Stop, then proceed when safe

Stop only if you see a train coming

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Question 5

Before turning, you should:

Use your signal

Turn the wheel

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Before turning, you should:

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Change lanes

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Before turning, you should:

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Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?

Motorcycles are small and can easily be seen by drivers

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Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?

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Motorcycles may not share traffic lanes

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Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?

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Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance

Question 6 Explanation:

Motorcycles can stop much more quickly than cars so that they need to provide a greater distance when following a motorcycle.

Question 7

On the highway, you should look far down the road:

because it takes 1/4 mile to stop your vehicle completely

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On the highway, you should look far down the road:

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because it helps you keep up with traffic

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On the highway, you should look far down the road:

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In order to see hazards early

Question 7 Explanation:

To avoid last minute moves, look down the road 10–15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early. Constantly staring at the road just in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert for vehicles around you.

Question 8

At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs

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At night, it is hardest to see:

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Pedestrians

Street lights

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At night, it is hardest to see:

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Question 9

You may legally block an intersection:

When you entered the intersection on the green light

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You may legally block an intersection:

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During rush hour traffic

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You may legally block an intersection:

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Under no circumstances

Question 10

This sign means:

Pedestrians must walk facing traffic

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This sign means:

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There is a school zone ahead

Pedestrians may walk in the street

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This sign means:

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Question 10 Explanation:

This five-sided shape marks school zones and warns you about school crossings.

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A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't Walk" signal starts to flash. The person is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should:

Proceed, but carefully drive around the person

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A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't Walk" signal starts to flash. The person is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should:

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Wait until the person crosses the street

Proceed if the person is not in your lane

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A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't Walk" signal starts to flash. The person is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should:

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Question 17 Explanation:

You must practice caution while driving around pedestrians. You should wait till pedestrian crosses the street evenif the light turns green.

Question 18

It is your responsibility to know:

How your medications affect your driving

How your medications affect your brain chemistry

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It is your responsibility to know:

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When your doctor prescribes the wrong medication

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It is your responsibility to know:

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Question 19

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.

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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

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Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.

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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 20

Allowing a space cushion is important because it:

Prevents Distractions From Other Vehicles

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Allowing a space cushion is important because it:

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Keeps Traffic Flowing At A Safe Pace

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Allowing a space cushion is important because it:

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Allows You Time To React To Situations

Question 21

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:

Take longer distances than cars to stop

Require less turning radius than cars

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When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:

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Require less time to pass on an incline than cars

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When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:

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Question 22

At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

4 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

2 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

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At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

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3 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

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At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

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Question 23

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way

Speed up as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Question 24

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Fog lights only

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

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Low beams

High beams

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

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Question 25

When driving on a multi-lane street with other vehicles:

It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line

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When driving on a multi-lane street with other vehicles:

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You should drive alongside so the drivers can see you

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When driving on a multi-lane street with other vehicles:

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You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles

Question 25 Explanation:

Avoid driving alongside other vehicles on multi-lane streets because they can block your view and close your escape route, and you are probably in their blind spot.

Question 26

This sign means:

Stop two feet before the limit line

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This sign means:

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Stop only if other vehicles are present

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This sign means:

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Stop every time

Question 26 Explanation:

This eight-sided shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Wait for any vehicle or pedestrian to clear the way.

Question 27

You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible
from _____ feet away.

1000

1500

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You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible
from _____ feet away.

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1800

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You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible
from _____ feet away.

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Question 28

When passing a bicyclist, you should:

Move as far left as possible

Remain in the center of the lane

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When passing a bicyclist, you should:

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Blast your horn to alert the bicyclist

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When passing a bicyclist, you should:

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Question 29

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

Maintain

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When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

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Increase

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When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

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Reduce

Question 30

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Drive With The Flow Of Traffic

Drive Slower Than The Flow Of Traffic

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When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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Drive Faster Than The Flow Of Traffic

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When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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Question 31

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You see in your rearview mirror

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Your blind spot is the area of the road:

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Directly behind your vehicle

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Your blind spot is the area of the road:

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You cannot see without moving your head

Question 32

When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its
stop arm extended, you must:

Stop And Remain Stopped Until The Red Lights Stop Flashing And The Stop Arm Has Been Withdrawn

Stop And Remain Stopped Until It Appears Safe To Proceed

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When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its
stop arm extended, you must:

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Stop 5 Feet Away From The Bus

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When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its
stop arm extended, you must:

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Question 33

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

To the right - into the curb

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Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

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To the left - away from the curb

Parallel to the curb

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Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

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Question 34

You are driving and come to a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do:

Stop before crossing

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You are driving and come to a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do:

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Slow down and cross carefully

Wait for the green light before entering

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You are driving and come to a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do:

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Question 35

You are stopped at an intersection, but your view of the cross street is blocked by a building, bushes, or parked cars. you should:

Start crossing if you see that cross traffic also has a stop sign

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You are stopped at an intersection, but your view of the cross street is blocked by a building, bushes, or parked cars. you should:

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Begin crossing, but be ready to stop quickly if a car approaches

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You are stopped at an intersection, but your view of the cross street is blocked by a building, bushes, or parked cars. you should:

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Drive forward slowly until you can see traffic before crossing

Question 35 Explanation:

You should always practice safety and watch out for oncoming traffic before crossing the intersection.

Question 36

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that driving with teenagers has

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The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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The effect that alcohol has

The effect that amphetamines have

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The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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Question 37

Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

The road is probably being repaired by slow moving vehicles

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Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

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It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings

If a street car is stopped at a safety zone controlled by a traffic signal, you can pass at 25 m.p.h.

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Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

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Question 38

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic

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If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Sit in your car and wait for help

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If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Question 39

Parking is NEVER permitted:

On a hill

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Parking is NEVER permitted:

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In a crosshatched pattern space next to a disabled parking space

Twenty feet from a railroad track

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Parking is NEVER permitted:

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Question 40

You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you

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You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

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Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection

yes, you now have the right-of-way

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You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

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Question 41

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______

10 to 15 seconds

15 to 20 seconds

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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______

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5 to 10 seconds

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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______

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Question 42

When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle:

Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains

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When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle:

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Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle

Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right

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When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle:

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Question 43

There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

15 m.p.h.

10 m.p.h.

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There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

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25 m.p.h.

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There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

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Question 44

You should use a turnout lane when:

You want to make a U-turn

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You should use a turnout lane when:

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You want to pass another driver

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You should use a turnout lane when:

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Faster drivers want to pass you

Question 45

You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are crowded by a tailgater

Drive slower than the posted speed limit

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You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

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Follow a small passenger car

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You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

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Question 45 Explanation:

You will need to increase the safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid collison in case the tailgator rear end your car. This will help your car from getting squeezed between two vehicles in case of an accident.

Question 46

The law gives _______ the right of way at intersections.

No One

Drivers Going Straight

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The law gives _______ the right of way at intersections.

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Drivers Turning Left

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The law gives _______ the right of way at intersections.

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Question 47

You may turn right on a solid red light:

Only after stopping, unless otherwise posted

Only after slowing down and checking traffic

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You may turn right on a solid red light:

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Under no circumstances

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You may turn right on a solid red light:

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Question 48

Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

Roads become more slippery as rain continues then when it begins

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Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

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When the temperature drops, bridges freeze before open roads

Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises above freezing

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Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

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Question 48 Explanation:

Bridges and overpasses are cooled on two sides while road surfaces connected to the ground are only cooled on one side. So a road connected to the ground will stay above freezing even after the air temperature drops to freezing. On the other hand, a bridge or overpass has air on both sides of it. There is no relatively warm surface to keep the bridge or overpass above freezing when the air temperature drops below freezing and so they will freeze quickier than open roads.

Question 49

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers

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A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

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Until all passengers have reached the sidewalk

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A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

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At any time or for any reason

Question 49 Explanation:

Safety zone is used to unload passengers from bus and trolleys. You can not drive through the safety zone to avoid collision with the pedestrians.

Question 50

You are driving 55 mph on a two lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

Wait until solid double, yellow lines separate the lanes

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You are driving 55 mph on a two lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

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Increase your speed to 65 mph

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You are driving 55 mph on a two lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

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Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic

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